Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Deis

Open source application platform for public & private clouds

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Deis launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Deis 2.0▲6

   Open source PAAS based on Kubernetes

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Joyent SmartDataCenter 7▲72

   Private cloud management platform

   2014 · joyent.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Protonet▲238

   Private cloud servers - Slack meets Dropbox in a box

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Datazar 2.0▲118

   Advanced, cloud-based research collaboration

   2017 · datazar.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Helios▲66

   An extensible open-source mobile backend framework

   2014 · globalli.io · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Hive▲236

   First free unlimited cloud service in the world.

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Selective Share▲68

   Host-proof applications made easy

   2015 · selectiveshare.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Tutum▲86

   Docker containers as a cloud service

   2014 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   OpenShip▲154

   Open source PaaS on your server or in the cloud. No lock in.

   Aug 2026 · openship.io · its alternatives →

10. 10
    CloudPeeps▲166

    The marketplace for remote community managers

    2014 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Citus Cloud▲89

    A database for building real-time apps on billions of events

    2016 · citusdata.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    UserApp▲64

    User Management in the Cloud

    2014 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Monocle▲71

    HN-like Community for Tech and Startups (now open source)

    2013 · monocle.io · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Deplo▲98

    A ridiculously good alternative to the cloud.

    Sep 2026 · deplo.build · its alternatives →

15. 15
    OSv▲63

    Free Open Source OS for Cloud-Based Startups

    2014 · osv.io · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Finally.io▲81

    IFTTT for cloud infrastructure

    2014 · finally.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Servant▲94

    A simple cloud database for everyone

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    The 4th Office▲73

    An agile workspace in the cloud

    2014 · premium.4thoffice.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Europa▲5

    An Open Source Multi-Cloud Container Registry

    2017 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Illumio▲66

    Adaptive Security Platform

    2014 · illumio.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Hojoki▲57

    Seamless collaboration for cloud workers

    2014 · hojoki.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Boundary Free▲74

    Server and App Monitoring

    2014 · domaineasy.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Kisi▲75

    Cloud-managed keyless access for the office

    2015 · getkisi.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Crosssec▲70

    Cross-platform cloud storage solution with unique encryption

    2016 · crosssec.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →